Young Persons Benefit Trap: Reeves Must Fix Budget Flaw
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to fix a critical flaw in the budget that penalises young people transitioning from benefits to work. Urgent reform needed to support Britain's youth.
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Reeves Signals Welfare Cuts After Previous Rebellion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at further welfare reforms despite previous £5bn plan failure. Will scrapping the two-child benefit cap ease Labour backbench tensions?
Zoo Chief Plans Major Shake-Up of UK Zoos
New World Association of Zoos and Aquariums president David Field reveals plans to close substandard UK zoos failing conservation and welfare standards. Read the exclusive interview.
New health assessment for flat-faced dog breeds
UK introduces voluntary health assessment to tackle disorders in flat-faced dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs. Learn how this initiative aims to improve animal welfare standards.
London Aquarium under fire over penguin enclosure conditions
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign to relocate 15 gentoo penguins from controversial basement enclosure. Over 41,000 sign petition demanding better habitat.
London Aquarium to review penguin enclosure after outcry
Sea Life London Aquarium owners pledge to listen to 'constructive ideas' after 75 MPs and activists protest the gentoo penguins' indoor habitat. Discover the full story and what happens next.
I'm a Celeb 2025: Real Animals in Bushtucker Trials?
Discover the truth about live insects and animals in I'm a Celebrity's Bushtucker Trials for 2025. Learn what happens to creatures after filming and the rule changes.
London woman feeds colony of 20 stray cats
Lexi Lochore accidentally became 'cat mum' to 20 strays in South London, spending £1,000 on vet bills and £60 weekly on food while trying to rehome them.
Labour's New Challenge: Tackling Visible Homelessness
As homelessness becomes impossible to ignore, Labour faces pressure to deliver solutions. Discover the government's new approach to Britain's growing crisis.
Kitten thrown from car in Bexley, RSPCA appeals
A kitten was tragically killed after being hurled from a car window in Bexley. The RSPCA is urging witnesses to come forward. Call 0300 123 8018 with information.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American families at disproportionate rates. Learn about this ongoing crisis and its devastating impact.
Fireworks ban petition forces Parliament debate
A petition demanding fireworks restrictions has surpassed 130,000 signatures, triggering a potential Parliamentary debate about banning public sales to protect vulnerable people and animals.
Universal Credit claimants soar to 8.3 million
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
MPs call for release of penguins at Sea Life London
Cross-party group of 75 MPs urges environment secretary to review welfare of 15 gentoo penguins held for 14 years at Sea Life London Aquarium. Join the call for animal welfare.
CEO's fireworks display causes horse death in West Sussex
Fury erupts as Pets Corner CEO's lavish fireworks display at his £4m estate leaves horse dead. Residents demand fireworks restrictions as CEO apologises.
Arsenal & Palace Premier League games rescheduled
Arsenal and Crystal Palace have successfully requested Premier League fixture changes ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash. Discover how this affects both teams.
MPs call for release of Sea Life London penguins
75 MPs join animal welfare campaign demanding urgent review of Gentoo penguins' welfare at Sea Life London Aquarium. Owners insist birds are 'thriving' in ground-floor habitat.
MPs campaign to free London aquarium's captive penguins
Political pressure mounts as 75 MPs demand release of 15 gentoo penguins held in Sea Life London Aquarium basement. Campaigners call conditions 'un-British' after 14 years captivity.
MPs: London Aquarium penguin enclosure 'un-British'
A cross-party group of 75 MPs demands the relocation of gentoo penguins from the Sea Life London Aquarium, calling their 14-year captivity 'un-British'. Discover the ongoing controversy.
Reeves to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
Terminal cancer patient's benefits stopped abroad
A mother with incurable cancer faces financial ruin after the DWP stopped her disability payments because she became too sick abroad to return to the UK within time limits.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two elderly lions
A New Zealand wildlife park faces difficult choice as two elderly lions are humanely euthanised due to severe age-related health complications.
Missing 11-year-old boy: Police appeal for information
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for missing 11-year-old South London boy last seen on Thursday evening. Public asked to report any sightings immediately.
Kimmel slams food aid cuts at UK food bank
American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel uses London platform to condemn SNAP benefit reductions while volunteering at food bank, highlighting growing poverty crisis.
Lambeth Council axes 'lifeline' welfare support service
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
Britain's invisible care network revealed
Amidst ongoing crises, an intricate web of informal care continues to sustain vulnerable people across the UK, revealing the hidden resilience of our social fabric.
Real Squid Game Show Turns Violent: Contestants Fear For Lives
Shocking revelations emerge from a controversial reality TV show where contestants faced extreme violence, sleep deprivation, and genuine fear for their lives in a Squid Game-inspired competition.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
A shocking investigation reveals prisoners in Victoria are completing their entire jail terms in police cells, sparking human rights concerns and calls for urgent prison reform.
Trump to halve food stamp funding, millions affected
The incoming Trump administration announces plans to fund only half of food stamp benefits, sparking fears of a hunger crisis affecting millions of vulnerable Americans.
Benefits anxiety: How bureaucratic language creates barriers
Exploring how the complex language used in UK benefits applications creates psychological barriers and exacerbates claimant anxiety in the welfare system.
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